From Depression to Progress: Lake Brownwood's CCC Transformation

The CCC was a part of the New Deal implemented by Franklin D. Roosevelt upon his election. The New Deal was designed to get men working again helping to revitalize the economy after World War I and during the Great Depression.
Men, ages 18 to 25, were eligible to participate, earning $30 per month. They had to send most of if back home to support their families.
The CCC built hundreds of parks, including national and state parks. They also planted over 3.5 billion trees during the nine years the program was in place.
To truly appreciate the accomplishments of this CCC company, you must understand the struggles they had to overcome. They faced segregation and their abilities were underestimated. Company 1823 CV persevered and built the foundation of Abilene State Park for a community that welcomed them.
TEKS
4.5A -Explain the impact of various events on life in Texas such as the Great Depression, the Dust Bowl, and World War II and notable individuals such as Audie Murphy, Cleto Rodríguez, and Bessie Coleman and other local individuals.
5.5A- Explain the significance of issues and events of the 20th century such as, industrialization, urbanization, the Great Depression, the world wars, the civil rights movement, and military actions.
Learn more about the CCC at: texascccparks.org/
Produced by: Nicholas Sanchez
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